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Beneath its rugged exterior the Main Route Northfield hides a plethora of performance features. These plain toe men’s dress casual shoes feature Hydro-Shield® waterproof construction, waterproof leather that helps keep feet dry, Polyeurethane Kinetic Air Circulator for underfoot cushioning and active air circulation, and ADIPRENE® by adidas sport technology for all-day comfort. Whether you’re in a casual office or going for a night out on the weekend this classic pattern will take you there.

ADIPRENE® by adidas sport technology for all day comfort with shock absorption in the heel

Technology

Highly shock-absorbent cushioning protects the heel at impact

Waterproofing substances are tanned into the leather; special seam-sealant helps keep foot dry in wet weather

Reviews

Northfield is rated
4.4831 out of
5 by
236.

Rated 3 out of
5 by
savannahwalker from
Lacking ToughnessThe Northfield shoes have been a staple of my causal dress clothes for over a decade. The fit, comfort, and style are perfect. But I find myself very disappointed in my most recent pair, in addition to the pair I bought previous. The sole is wearing more quickly than I expect, even after just a month of ownership. And the shoe laces are also thinning out. My last pair had the same problems, and those shoes sit in my closet with a badly worn heel and a poorly matched replacement shoelace. These are two areas that Rockport should be good in: durable soles and laces. Quit resting on your laurels and improve these shoes.

Date published: 2013-04-08

Rated 2 out of
5 by
msickle from
They changed these to be too narrowSo I have been buying the shoes in this "line" for a while now, maybe 10 pairs total. For some reason Rockport changes them every year, I have no idea why they need to change a style that works but...
All the other changes, different sole pattern, different toe shape, different laces, pointless but I don't mind. But this Northfield version that just came out a few weeks ago ruined what has been the best thing - they have always been roomy and wide. These ones are much tighter. All other times, I get 10.5 XW and they fit right out of the box. These ones are painful in 10 minutes, it's going to take weeks to break them in, I can tell.
So from someone that has bought a ton of these I have to say this will probably be the last time. I don't know why you insist on changing the shoe design over and over Rockport.

Date published: 2011-09-22

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Opa52 from
Looks good and comfortable tooI am a faithful Rockport customer who has enjoyed many styles over the years, recently I have found that the "walker types" give me the best comfort and support, but was concerned about their looks with dress clothes. The Northfield is Rockport's answer to my needs. I have spent the last three days at a convention caring for responsibilities that kept me on my feet and moving for 8-10 hours a day, I wore my new Northfields and had zero issues with my feet! Thank you for one of the best pairs of shoes I have ever bought. I am glad I got both black and brown, this keeps me stylish and comfortable too!

Date published: 2012-07-30

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Bucky from
They changed the inside and now it hurts my heelI have two pairs of Northfields (one black, one brown) that I bought a couple years ago and I loved them. I have worn them almost every day since then, so when the black ones started to really show the wear I bought another pair just like them. Except they aren't just like them!
They changed the leather, which is a plus to me. (It used to be an oiled finish on the black and now it's smooth so I can polish them.)
However, they also CHANGED THE CONSTRUCTION. Both my older pair have a piece of leather in the back of the heel area and the new pair does not have this. When I drive in my new shoes my right heel hurts and my foot goes numb because there is a big, stupid seam running horizontally across just where the weight of my foot rests.
I am very disappointed and won't buy another pair.

Date published: 2013-03-06

Rated 1 out of
5 by
asmDad from
unwearableI have been a customer for more than 25 years. I have loved my Rockports for their comfort and durability. I bought two pairs, Northfield and old-reliable ProWalker. My feet hurt after wearing them. I have had to take them off underneath my desk during the day because the shoes are too tight and the leather is too rigid. I have tried stretching the shoes to no avail. There must be a breakdown in quality assurance or quality control somewhere in Rockport's production process. Unbelievable. Then, I was talking to a friend about my disappointment, and he had the same experience. He had to go to another shoe store to buy new shoes.

Date published: 2015-05-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
TimTheWorkingCop from
The best pair of low quarter shoes I ever owned!7 years ago, I bought two pairs of Rockport low quarter black shoes.. I alternated wearing the pairs every week, but eventually, the soles wore out. I kept one pair and had them resoled, but it wasn't the same comfort. So I bought two new pair of the Northfield shoe (plain toe, black, shineable, perfect for the uniform). From day one, I can work a 12 hour day wearing heavy gear (vest & gunbelt) yet still my feet don't hurt! These Rockports are the most comfortably soled shoes I have ever owned! I recommended them to my colleagues every day!

Date published: 2013-04-29

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nixhaus from
Nothing says casual style better then Northfieldstarted wearing these shoes in the mid to late 90’s and it changed the way I looked at Rockport. I had gone through multiple surgeries on my feet and the Northfield was the first pair of casual shoes that fit, felt extremely comfortable, and did not trouble my feet.
I have worn them ever since and for years they were the only shoe I put on my feet.
The comfort blended with style sold me on Rockport for life.
Nothing says casual style better then Northfield Espresso Nubuck and a pair of jeans.
I am actually wearing the shoes as I write this review.

Date published: 2013-01-11

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Mike450 from
Did not fit properlyWidth was fine but I ordered a 10 and the shoe felt and walked like an 11. The toe was catching on the carpet as I walked. Not sure if it would of gotten better as the shoe got a slight bend but didn't want to take a chance so I returned them. I also thought that the height of the back of the shoe was about a half inch to short causing the back of my foot to ride up no matter how tight I tied the laces. Also, the laces were to short, they should be at least 3-4 inches longer so that you can grip them to pull tight.